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- Wed May 15, 2019 8:38 am
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Didymaotis Lapidiformis
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1150
Didymaotis Lapidiformis
I have tried raising this species from seed in the past, but always failed to get any germination. I now have a rather different problem. My latest attempt has germinated like mustard and cress! Knowing the reputation of this species I am appealing for any suggestions/advice on what I need to do to ...
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:03 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: George Hollis, FBCSS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1791
Re: George Hollis, FBCSS
I was very sad to here the news about George yesterday. Dartford Branch was 50 years old last year and George was indeed one of the founding members. George was always very generous with his plants and his vast knowledge. When I was getting my collection of Conophytums going he invited me round. I e...
- Sat Dec 22, 2018 2:08 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Christmas Conophytum
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2321
Re: Christmas Conophytum
Unfortunately I only have the one plant.
It was obtained from Chris Rodgerson in 2000. My records show a collection number - SB633
It was obtained from Chris Rodgerson in 2000. My records show a collection number - SB633
- Thu Dec 20, 2018 2:23 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Christmas Conophytum
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2321
Christmas Conophytum
I don't have a Christmas Cactus, but this Conophytum always flowers for me at this time of year.
I'm sure it is nowhere near as popular.
It is C. Smorenskaduense from Smorgenskadu Farm.
I'm sure it is nowhere near as popular.
It is C. Smorenskaduense from Smorgenskadu Farm.
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:32 am
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Good show of flowers from my giant cactus
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3349
Re: Good show of flowers from my giant cactus
It's looking really terrific, Paul.
Just goes to show what is possible.
Just goes to show what is possible.
- Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:35 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: What should be the fate of my damaged Echinopsis?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3065
Re: What should be the fate of my damaged Echinopsis?
It really depends on whether you will be able to pass on the resulting plants or not.
You may not have space problems at the moment, but you won't want a collection that is all the same plant.
Once you are successful with the offsets will you really need to keep original plant?
You may not have space problems at the moment, but you won't want a collection that is all the same plant.
Once you are successful with the offsets will you really need to keep original plant?
- Mon Sep 03, 2018 6:04 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Cracking open
- Replies: 1
- Views: 941
Re: Cracking open
They are looking really good.
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 4:37 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Albuca spiralis
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6865
Re: Albuca spiralis
I acquired an Albuca Spirialis in May, at a branch meeting. It was in flower at the time with a flower spike of 8 flowers. It recently put out fresh leaves and another flower spike.
- Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:44 am
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: What’s in a Name?!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3896
Re: What’s in a Name?!
Another problem is there are "splitters" and "lumpers". Splitters tend to see every small variation in plants as the evidence to give separate names and so salami-chop species to give a plethora of names. Lumpers take an opposite view and seek to allow for natural variation in na...
- Thu Aug 23, 2018 11:55 am
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: A Gymnocalycium spegazzinii
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2944
Re: A Gymnocalycium spegazzinii
It's one of those species we can't provide the same growing conditions for in cultivation, more's the pity!